Ford and Mopar Aluminum R/E Cases??

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Mark, I didn't know you were such expert on on the rule book. I should have consulted with you before I built my car.

And since you are the expert here, can I replace my center section with an aftermarket as long as it is steel, even though there is no mention about aftermarket cases. Remember if it does not say I can, it means I can't.

Ken, No expert , that's for sure. I don't think anyone could be .
I've been around NHRA for over 40 years now, and I just have an idea how they think most of the time. I do think that they put some of the vague, ambiguous language in there just to give themselves wiggle room .

As to your question, the aftermarket steel case is close enough to OEM in weight and density, that it's considered a replacement part, similar to a Moser 12 bolt (Technically not OEM either).
I got busted at Gainesville years ago, for having a Moroso aluminum water pump on a 283 Stocker . I painted it black and all, same as the engine. I knew it wouldn't fly if it was ever spotted. I happened to have a cast iron spare in the truck, ready to go on . LOL

[Ken Miele]

I think your forgetting the golden rule, if it does not say you can, it means you can't.

Mark, lets just say I don't agree with any of your interpretations of the rules that I mentioned, especial the one that effected me. Oh yes, that's exactly what I thought you would say, I just wanted to see you type it.

Jeff, one more time, NHRA told me it is not a performance advantage, that argument is over.

[Larry Hill]

Bill dont forget drive by wire!

I'm going to get one of the new 8 4/4 so i can get better gear selection and rear suport on the pinion...

[RJ Sledge]

Larry does a Mopar 8 4/4=a 9" Ford??

RJ

[7423]

You have mentioned that you want a clarification of the rule. Who would you like to hear this from? Does NHRA employ someone who has the authority to "clarify" something in the rule book?

[Phillip marvetz]

Originally Posted by R J Sledge

Larry does a Mopar 8 4/4=a 9" Ford??

RJ

Yes

[Jeff Lee]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

I think your forgetting the golden rule, if it does not say you can, it means you can't.

Mark, lets just say I don't agree with any of your interpretations of the rules that I mentioned, especial the one that effected me. Oh yes, that's exactly what I thought you would say, I just wanted to see you type it.

Jeff, one more time, NHRA told me it is not a performance advantage, that argument is over.

Really? Then why is the aluminum center section not allowed at present? Apparently somebody disagrees. Must be the "other guy" at NHRA.

[Larry Hill]

RJ they do look the same and all the parts interchange.

[RJ Sledge]

Larry

Thanks I believe that I'll try one of those Mopar Aluminum units in my car. They still pay don't they??

RJ

[Greg Hill]

This is just another time when they don't follow their own rule book.